The Rainbow River

Activities

Activities available on the Rainbow River and or at Rainbow Springs State Park include boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, nature study, walking, camping, canoeing, just to mention a few. Canoes are available for rent the headsprings day use area, while campers may rent canoes and tubes at the campground. In February and March the azalea gardens are in full bloom for those walking the paths in the park.

For more information on any of the above activities, just click on the activity and a page will open with additional information and links to related web sites.

Rainbow Springs Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$2.00 per person at the headsprings entrance and $5.00 per vehicle, up to eight people at the tube entrance. Children under six years old are free.

Tubing & Tram Fee (Separate from tube entrance fee): $10.00 plus tax per person (includes our tube or yours and tram service to and from parking area, your own tube must be less than 60” in diameter).

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees:

There are two covered pavilions available for reservation. Beyond the normal reservation fee (see below) each pavilion has a $30 cleanup deposit due on the day of reservation. The deposit will be returned after inspection upon departure.

$75.00 plus tax: Felburn Pavilion seats up to 75 people on plastic chairs and tables. The regular $2.00 admission/person still applies.

Calendar of Events

Please contact the Park at 352-465-8555 for information about any of the events listed below.

Entrance to the Park is $2:00, with free admission for children under the age of 6.

Santa Over The Rainbow

December 19th, 20th and 21st, 2014, 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Description: Santa and Mrs. Clause come up the Rainbow River on their shining, decorated 'sleigh' and walk up the hill to their Santa House. Live music most nights; thousands of lights all over the park.

Entry fee to the park is $2.00 and photos with Santa are $2.00.

Christmas Lights Only

December 26th and 27th, 2014, 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.

Description: Santa Claus has gone back to the North Pole but the thousands and thousands of brightly colored lights still make a magical wonderland of the park.